Spring Renewal | *24-26 April
The upcoming retreat in April will feature slow mornings, forest air, firelight, movement, heat, steam, music, yoga, and gourmet meals at a comfortable forest resort. A carefully designed journey through Finnish nature and culture, created to help you arrive, soften, be restored, and return home refreshed.
(*Ask about flexible participation)
Day 1 — Immersion & Presence
Morning
We invite you deeper into the forest and yourself. The day begins with metsäkylpy — forest bathing — where stillness, breath, and movement slow your inner rhythm and sharpen your senses. You’ll explore Finnish nature at your own pace through sound, light, texture, and silence with ancient stories and wellbeing practices in your retreat guide.
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Afternoon
Nature and art meet as you step into a guided tactile and visual cyanotype experience, followed by time of extended rest.
You'll be given a day pass to the Finnish Nature Centre Haltia to use at your leisure. Or you can simply spend time exploring the surroundings as you wish — in silence or engaging in various activities available throughout the park.
Evening
The day closes with a premium 3-course dinner at the Lodge. You may end your day of presence, depth, and gentle awakening with sauna and massage as an add-on with advance reservation
Day 0 — Arrival & Entry
We recommend that you arrive the night before the retreat officially commences the next day to ease into rest.
After settling into your room at Haltia Lake Lodge, you are invited to take a reflective walk through the surrounding forest to transition from everyday life into retreat time. We will give a retreat reflection guide to aid you in your journey.
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There is no destination and no pace to keep. This first walk is about permission: permission to slow down, to breathe deeply, and to let the noise of daily life fade into the background.
Day 2 — Ritual, Rhythm & Renewal
Morning
You can start your day with a walk through the forest with the retreat reflection guide. The morning program then begins with the soft resonance and hands-on experience of kantele, Finland’s traditional stringed instrument, followed by a grounding yoga practice guided by live kantele performance. Together, breath and sound create a deeply grounding start to the day.
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Afternoon
You will explore the Nordic pantry through tasting, storytelling, and hands-on preparation, learning the traditions of foraging, preservation, and seasonal nourishment. The afternoon leads into one of Finland’s most treasured rituals: a guided sauna experience with herbs, steam, scent, and a cold plunge in the lake for a powerful reset for both body and mind.
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Evening
As evening falls, gather around the fire for a long, unhurried bonfire dinner in a large and atmospheric kota (Lappish teepee) nestled in the forest. This is a day of ancient traditions, shared warmth, and deep restoration. You may end your day with a massage treatment as an optional add-on with advance reservation.
Day 3 — Closure & Return
Morning
You can start your last day with a morning walk through the forest with your reflection guide. Breathe in the stillness one last time and notice how the landscape feels now that you’ve settled into its rhythm. There is space for reflection, conversation, and gentle integration for a chance to let the experience settle before returning home.
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Afternoon
Before departing, gather once more around the fire for a traditional pancake feast in the woods with a hot cup of coffee. Simple, warm, and grounding, it’s a final shared moment to mark the journey and carry its quiet presence forward.
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You leave not in a rush, but with a sense of calm continuity, and something steady to take with you. The retreat comes to a close at 12:30 on the 26th of April.
24-26 April 2026
Spring Renewal
Reflection and renewal through Finnish culture and the five senses. A small group experience at a premium hotel designed to help you slow down, breathe, and simply be.
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*We recommend full attendance for the best experience. However, if you can join for only a portion of the retreat, contact us for partial-participation rates.
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Price: from €846/person:
All inclusive 3-day sensory immersion including boutique lodging, chef-led dining, and expert-guided sessions.
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Flex Pricing:
Retreat program-only fee is €667 (includes all sessions and group dining).
